The sky on Saturday, 21 November 2026
On Saturday, 21 November 2026 the Moon is a Waxing Gibbous, 88% lit, in Aries (tropical) and Meena rashi (sidereal). The Sun is in Scorpio.
Panchang at sunrise (India)
| Tithi | Shukla Ekadashi until 21 Nov, 6:33 am IST |
| Paksha | Shukla (waxing) |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Bhadrapada, pada 4 (lord Saturn) until 21 Nov, 6:51 am IST |
| Moon rashi | Meena |
| Sun rashi | Vrishchika |
Lahiri ayanamsa. Times are exact astronomical crossings in IST. Printed panchangs reckon tithi and nakshatra from local sunrise, so expect differences of a few minutes, and of a day near a boundary.
The Moon tonight
Nearly full and brighter every night. Refine what you have, don’t start over.
The Moon in Aries makes for a short fuse and a quick evening. Start the thing; explain it later.
Next full Moon: 24 Nov, 8:32 pm IST. Next new Moon: 9 Dec, 6:20 am IST.
Where the planets are
| Planet | Sign (tropical) | Where to look |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Scorpio 9° | morning sky, east |
| Venus | Libra 23° | morning sky, east |
| Mars | Leo 28° | morning sky, east |
| Jupiter | Leo 26° | morning sky, east |
| Saturn | Aries 8° ℞ retrograde | evening sky, west |
Retrograde today: Saturn. All retrograde dates.
Questions
- What is the moon phase on 21 Nov 2026?
- Waxing Gibbous, 88% illuminated, with the Moon in Aries (tropical) / Meena (sidereal).
- What is the tithi on 21 Nov 2026?
- Shukla Ekadashi at sunrise in India, until 21 Nov, 6:33 am IST.
- Which nakshatra is the Moon in on 21 Nov 2026?
- Uttara Bhadrapada (pada 4), ruled by Saturn, until 21 Nov, 6:51 am IST.
- Is Mercury retrograde on 21 Nov 2026?
- No. Mercury is moving direct in Scorpio.
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